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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#2,649
MOST-STARRED Python
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
gcron gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,649 among Python repositories and #22,555 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Oct 9, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gcron has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gcron is an open-source project written in Python: Execute commands defined in Google Calendar (or other iCal source).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ pip install gcron
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gcron coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed gcron into Python backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install gcron using your package manager: `pip install gcron`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gcron.
Import gcron into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gcron --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
larsks/gcron is currently ranked #22,555 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gcron do? +
Execute commands defined in Google Calendar (or other iCal source)
What language is gcron written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is gcron actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 9, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gcron have? +
gcron has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does gcron rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, larsks/gcron is ranked #22,555 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,649 among Python projects.
What license is gcron distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.